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PUBLISHED ON Thu, 21 May 2026 11:11:42 +0000

 

Neo-nazi group lodge legal challenge against hate group listing
Thomas Sewell, leader of neo-nazi group White Australia, said the injunction seeks to stop the government from using "legislation to arrest or imprison" him.

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PUBLISHED ON Thu, 21 May 2026 06:58:06 +0000

 

Australia endorses historic UN resolution for climate change accountability
Australia voted in favour of endorsing the advisory opinion despite being one of the world's leading exporters of coal and gas.

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PUBLISHED ON Thu, 21 May 2026 01:25:41 +0000

 

Does an El Niño loom? Here's what winter could look like across Australia
Parts of Australia are seeing record rainfall, but the BoM says the drenching won't last.

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PUBLISHED ON Thu, 21 May 2026 00:01:00 +0000

 

'We don't need more reviews': Australia's femicide inquiry debate
An alleged domestic violence triple murder has prompted renewed calls for a royal commission into femicide.

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PUBLISHED ON Wed, 20 May 2026 21:05:58 +0000

 

The visa rule change affecting Australians going to this popular travel destination
Aussies looking to escape the winter cold overseas could be in for a surprise.

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PUBLISHED ON Wed, 20 May 2026 19:40:18 +0000

 

Why it's been hard to detect and contain the world's broadening Ebola crisis
A rare Ebola strain is spreading through the conflict-hit Democratic Republic of the Congo's east.

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PUBLISHED ON Wed, 20 May 2026 21:28:54 +0000

 

Iran examines US proposal as Donald Trump says negotiations are in 'final stage'
The US president said "we're going to do some things that are a little bit nasty" if Iran doesn't agree to the deal.

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PUBLISHED ON Wed, 20 May 2026 20:41:38 +0000

 

Ex-Cuban president Raúl Castro indicted on murder charges as Trump escalates pressure
The 94-year-old has been indicted over the deadly 1996 downing of two civilian planes.

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PUBLISHED ON Wed, 20 May 2026 05:27:31 +0000

 

'Why shouldn't she talk to me?': Pauline Hanson reveals policy talks with Gina Rinehart
Pauline Hanson has also spoken to SBS News about running Muslim One Nation candidates, neo-Nazi supporters and western Sydney voters.

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PUBLISHED ON Wed, 20 May 2026 04:11:20 +0000

 

'Very difficult for the world': Albanese sharpens criticism of Trump
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Donald Trump's ever-changing positions on the war were hurting economies, including Australia.

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PUBLISHED ON Wed, 20 May 2026 07:01:42 +0000

 

Diphtheria cases rise as WA sees outbreak for first time in 50 years
Australia’s worst diphtheria outbreak in decades has triggered vaccine warnings as cases rise in WA and NT.

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PUBLISHED ON Wed, 20 May 2026 10:26:46 +0000

 

'My dear friend': Putin and Xi praise partnership during talks in Beijing
While Russia faces economic and financial sanctions from other countries, China remains a prominent and loyal customer.

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PUBLISHED ON Wed, 20 May 2026 06:33:12 +0000

 

Second group of IS-linked women have no government support, Albanese says
The Opposition has criticised the government, saying they've not done enough to stop the IS-linked women from returning.

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PUBLISHED ON Wed, 20 May 2026 04:10:20 +0000

 

Families of Australian flotilla activists 'anxious' amid reports they're being held in Israel
There has still been no word from the 11 Australian activists intercepted while travelling on the Gaza-bound aid flotilla.

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PUBLISHED ON Tue, 19 May 2026 19:36:21 +0000

 

Middle Australia has been forgotten; that's why I support One Nation. My niece disagrees
Renee recently switched from voting for the Coalition to One Nation, while her niece Sarah plans on voting for a left-leaning party.

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PUBLISHED ON Wed, 20 May 2026 07:00:50 +0000

 

'They are not alone': Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with Kumanjayi Little Baby's family
Anthony Albanese met with the family of 5-year-old Warlpiri girl Kumanjayi Little Baby, whose body was found after an extensive five-day search in Alice Springs last month.

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PUBLISHED ON Wed, 20 May 2026 00:16:55 +0000

 

'Our business partner, Anthony Albanese': The 47 per cent tax claim going viral after the budget
Startup founders and small business owners have spread AI-generated memes about proposed changes to the capital gains tax.

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PUBLISHED ON Tue, 19 May 2026 19:36:30 +0000

 

A dangerous communist label — and the Australian funding facing scrutiny
For those who are red-tagged in the Philippines, the label can carry dangerous consequences.

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PUBLISHED ON Tue, 19 May 2026 20:40:51 +0000

 

WHO 'deeply concerned about scale and speed' of deadly Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization says 26 more suspected Ebola deaths have been recorded in 24 hours.

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PUBLISHED ON Wed, 20 May 2026 01:04:57 +0000

 

Sydney shooting leaves one person dead, four in hospital
Police have established a crime scene at a south-west Sydney home after five men self-presented to hospital on Tuesday night.

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PUBLISHED ON Tue, 19 May 2026 21:27:41 +0000

 

Trump says Iran wants a peace deal but warns US may strike again
President Donald Trump warns the US may strike Iran again, a day after he claims he held off a major assault in hopes of a peace deal.

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PUBLISHED ON Tue, 19 May 2026 09:34:24 +0000

 

This childhood disease nearly vanished. Now we're seeing its worst outbreak in decades
The vaccine that prevents this "ancient" disease is freely available. Experts say its resurgence is alarming.

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PUBLISHED ON Tue, 19 May 2026 05:02:04 +0000

 

'Far-reaching impacts': Why there are fears over a pledge to amend discrimination laws
The Coalition has vowed to "define biological sex" in the Sex Discrimination Act as a first-term priority if it wins government.

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PUBLISHED ON Mon, 18 May 2026 22:06:16 +0000

 

Cuba warns of 'bloodbath' amid Trump pressure: Is a US attack looming?
Relations between the two countries have deteriorated sharply in recent days. Experts say Trump's aims in the region are unclear.

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